Wingnuts works out lease repayment with city
It cost the owners twice the amount expected to launch operations in the independent American Association, so the Wichita City Council is giving the Wichita Wingnuts five years to pay off a $27,500 debt.It cost the owners twice the amount expected to launch operations in the independent American Association, so the Wichita City Council is […]
San Jose willing to host A’s if Fremont deal falls through
San Jose officials say their offer of a 45,000-seat ballpark for the Oakland A’s is still on the table — but they’ve had no talks with team management. San Jose officials say their offer of a 45,000-seat ballpark for the Oakland A’s is still on the table — but they’ve had no talks with team […]
Kapnick expresses interest in Grays Harbor WCBL team
In the ultimate in absentee ownership, a New Yorker teaching in the Czech Republic is interested in owning a WCBL team in Grays Harbor, Washington.In the ultimate in absentee ownership, a New Yorker teaching in the Czech Republic is interested in owning a WCBL team in Grays Harbor, Washington. Ted Kapnick is looking at fielding […]
Twins add US Bank as major sponsor, reach halfway point in ballpark financing
Target Field, the new home of the Minnesota Twins, will sport sponsorship from U.S. Bank in major deal; meanwhile, the facility has reached the halfway point in financing.Target Field, the new home of the Minnesota Twins, is now at the halfway point when it comes to the ledger, with $263 million spent through December on […]
CBL adds Alexandria
One immediate fallout from the demise of United League Baseball: The Continental Baseball League establishes operations in Alexandria, La. The independent Continental Baseball League announced it would field a team in Alexandria, La. after the demise of the independent United League Baseball. The Alexandria Aces — the same name used by failed teams in ULB […]
New Pensacola ballpark facing opposition
A proposed ballpark for the Pensacola Pelicans is under criticism for costing too much at a time when government budgets are tight.A proposed ballpark for the Pensacola Pelicans (independent; American Association) is under criticism for costing too much at a time when government budgets are tight. The HKS-designed facility is the centerpiece of a downtown […]
In memoriam: Bob Fowler
Bob Fowler, who bought the Utica Blue Sox from Roger Kahn and crew and put the franchise back on its feet before selling out to Cal Ripken Jr., passed away Thursday.Bob Fowler, who bought the Utica Blue Sox (short season; NY-Penn League) from Roger Kahn and crew and put the franchise back on its feet […]
UT’s Garrido arrested, suspended
The University of Texas’s Augie Garrido, the all-time winningest coach in NCAA Division I baseball, was arrested Saturday night and charged with driving while under the influence. Augie Garrido, the all-time winningest coach in NCAA Division I baseball, was arrested Saturday night and charged with driving while under the influence. He was immediately suspended from […]
Yankees, Mets receive more bonding to complete ballparks
Despite some heated testimony during mandatory hearings, the New York City the Industrial Development Agency approved more than $452 million in new bonding for the Mets and Yankees.Despite some heated testimony during mandatory hearings, the New York City the Industrial Development Agency approved more than $452 million in new bonding for the Mets and Yankees. […]
Fireworks fly in Yankee Stadium hearing
Allegations of grandstanding and mismanaged city investments dominate a second day of hearings regarding the New York Yankees’ request for additional bond proceeds to finish Yankee Stadium.Allegations of grandstanding and mismanaged city investments dominate a second day of hearings regarding the New York Yankees’ request for additional bond proceeds to finish Yankee Stadium. The issue: […]
Elmore: We’re still looking at new Bakersfield ballpark
Bakersfield Blaze owner D.G. Elmore continues to talk with locals about a new ballpark — and brings into question whether two Cal League teams will move east.Bakersfield Blaze (High Class A; California League) owner D.G. Elmore continues to talk with locals about a new ballpark in that California city — and brings into question whether […]
Private developers walk away from Richmond ballpark development
A city-owned nonprofit would issue bonds and build a new ballpark in the Shockoe Bottom area of Richmond, as a private developer shifts away from an earlier offer to build the facility.An city-owned nonprofit would issue bonds and build a new ballpark in the Shockoe Bottom area of Richmond, as a private developer shifts away […]
Populous recommended to design new Red Sox spring facility
A committee made up of Lee County and Boston Red Sox officials are recommending Populous design the new Boston Red Sox spring-training facility. (more…)